Boxer John Joe Nevin has spoken about how he was "dragged right down to the bottom" in the wake of an attack that left him with two broken legs, and his plans to take the fast lane to a world title shot.

Olympic hero John Joe Nevin wants to become the biggest star in the Irish boxing firmament and insists that he cannot wait to fulfil his dream of fighting as a professional in his homeland when he takes on Jack Heath at the 3Arena in Dublin on Saturday.

Olympic silver medallist John Joe Nevin has been told by doctors in hospital that he has suffered two broken legs following an assault in Mullingar on Saturday, not just his right leg as was first diagnosed.